Pentecost 2025
As we celebrate the feast of Pentecost (8 June), we recall the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, Mary and others gathered in the Upper Room. This event is often referred to as the birth of the Church. In his book, Breath of Life: a Theology of the Creator Spirit, the Australian theologian […]
Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Pope Leo XIV
With the words, “peace be with you all” on 8 May, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV greeted the people assembled in St Peter’s Square and all those tuning in across the world. As Pope Leo XIV continued speaking, we resonated with his vision expressed on the day as:
Death of Pope Francis
The Sisters of Saint Joseph join Catholics and people around the world to mourn the death of Pope Francis. We give thanks for his deep faith, his strong leadership, his compassionate heart and his advocacy for justice. Pope Francis cared for the poor and those on the edge. He also had a willingness to meet […]
A Knock on the Church’s Door and the Answer is ‘Welcome!’
The Rite of Election for RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) candidates was held recently in St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney. The twelve candidates from St Brigid’s Marrickville were up the front, and so we had a close view of the sanctuary and by craning our necks backwards, we could view the almost unending […]
Pope Francis honours a life of service
Professor Emerita Anne Cummins with the award of Dame of the Order of St Gregory the Great. Pope Francis honoured Professor Emerita Anne Cummins with the award of Dame of the Order of St Gregory the Great. This honour is granted to Catholic women and men in recognition of their service to the Church through […]
What is a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church?
For many, the understanding of a Jubilee Year is not always clear, so I thought to highlight some key points about what a Jubilee Year is and what it means for the Catholic faithful. A Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church occurs every 25 years. It represents a year of celebration, renewal, and special graces […]